Heavy Equipment Operator

Grade	Job Class	Work Comp	EEO Class/Code	Tier Status
B80-4b	Non-Supervisory	5509	7/Skilled Craft	2

NATURE OF JOB:
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy motor-driven equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.  Work in the position requires considerable skill in working to engineering grades, in operating heavy equipment, and in working efficiently so as not to impede the progress of related operations.  Supervision consists primarily in the job performance checks made at work sites.

• May operate drag-line or equivalent; places and removes pipe.
• May operate tractor equipped with front end loader and backhoe; operate truck mounted pavement stripping machine.
• Operates a power grader on construction and maintenance work; blades subgrades to engineering specifications.  Operates a heavy duty gasoline or diesel road roller compacting material.
• May operate a lowboy; supervise the loading and unloading of heavy equipment; transport equipment to and from construction site.
• May operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands.
• Operates front end loader; loads fill, rock, slag, and other construction materials.
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use; performs routine service and maintenance.
• Operates truck carrying fuel, lubricants and lubricating equipment, performs major field lubrication of light, medium and heavy rolling stock and equipment.
• Follows through directly on routine requests.
• Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Completion of the eighth school grade and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment. 
• Ability to use special types of equipment.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
• Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
• A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

 LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's license with driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program or ability to obtain one within time limits established by the State of Florida.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptabilities, limitations and safety precautions of the particular equipment to which assignment is made.
• Skill in the operation of complex construction equipment.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs of motor driven and other construction equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to obtain necessary information and to complete accurate accident and other reports.
• Ability to prepare simple reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, varying and adverse weather; work in water, brush and ditches, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust). 

This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Bending/stooping, sitting, standing, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement of firm grasping and fine manipulation, repetitive motions, depth perception, balancing, squatting, working at heights. This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of 10-25lbs, and up to 100lbs on occasion.

Salary : $39,208 - $68,598